Today I met with the representative of Japan in Palestine, His Excellency Ambassador Yoichi Nakashima. First, I extended my sincere thanks and gratitude to the friendly government and people of Japan for the vote in support of the State of Palestine in the last Security Council session. I also thanked the government and people of...
Today, Thursday, I received the Italian Consul General in Jerusalem, Domenico Bellato. During the meeting, we discussed the latest political developments in the Palestinian arena, the latest of which is the formation of the new government headed by Dr. Muhammad Mustafa, and the intensive efforts in coordination and cooperation with our Arab brothers to end the...
Today, Wednesday, I met with European Union representative Alexander Stutzman. We discussed the latest political developments on the Palestinian, regional and international scene, the most important of which is stopping the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, as well as the dangers of the Israeli invasion of Rafah and our rejection of displacement,...
Secretary-General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), Hussein al-Sheikh said on Thursday that the US pproval of a bill to ban the entry of members of the Palestine Liberation Organization into the United States of America is a 'dangerous decision.' The PLO official took to his official page on X, formerly known as...
In response to several countries announcing their withdrawal of funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Hussein Al-Sheikh, Secretary-General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), has called for an immediate reconsideration of this decision. In a press statement, Al-Sheikh expressed concerns over the potentially severe political and humanitarian...
Hussein Al-Sheikh, the Secretary-General of the PLO Executive Committee, has strongly rejected any deductions from the tax funds Israeli collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority, and which may hinder the ability of the PA to fulfill its obligations towards the Palestinian people in Gaza. "Any reduction in our financial rights or any conditions imposed by...
The future of the Gaza Strip is determined by the Palestinian people, not Israel. All scenarios proposed by the occupation politicians and leaders are doomed to fail. The comprehensive solution and the departure of the occupation is our choice, our program and our strategy.
Today, Thursday, I met with the German National Security Advisor, Mr. Plotner, where we discussed the latest developments and the war in Gaza and its repercussions, and the developments in the West Bank.
Hussein Al-Sheikh, the Secretary-General of the PLO Executive Committee, asserted today that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent statements about Israel’s intention to regain control over the Philadelphi Route and the Rafah border crossing is indicative of Israel’s plan to re-occupy the Gaza Strip. Al-Sheikh, in a concise statement on X, said he views this move as...
US President Biden's statements yesterday must transform into actions, starting with calling for an immediate ceasefire and putting forward a comprehensive political plan based on international legitimacy and international law, ending the occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian state.
